Tech/Gear

You swipe your card and enter your PIN. You grab your cash and head out the door. It feels routine and secure. Most of us never give it a second thought. However, some ATMs are quietly being turned into cash machines for criminals.The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently issued a cybersecurity alert about a rise in malware attacks targeting ATMs. These incidents are known as jackpotting attacks. In simple terms, […]

Most of us have received a random text that makes us pause for a second. Maybe it promises a prize. Maybe it claims to be from a delivery company. Lately, another type of message is spreading quickly: the remote job scam.That is exactly what happened to Peter from New York. He wrote in after receiving a suspicious message about a high-paying YouTube job.Here is what he sent:"I received this text […]

Most hospital training labs use basic dummies or simple mannequins to teach medical skills. Students practice procedures, learn techniques and move on to real patients later. But a new childbirth simulator called Mama Anne takes training to a very different level. This lifelike robot blinks, breathes and even talks while helping midwifery students practice delivering babies before they ever step into a real delivery room. And if the idea of […]

If you watched a recent episode of "The Pitt" on Max, a streaming medical drama about life inside a high-pressure emergency department, you saw how quickly a hospital can spiral during a cyberattack. It made for gripping television. But in Mississippi, it was not a script. It was real life.After a ransomware attack hit the University of Mississippi Medical Center, clinics across the state closed. Elective procedures were canceled. Phone […]

Smart glasses are gaining new momentum thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Companies like Google, Meta, Samsung and possibly Apple are exploring AI-powered glasses that combine cameras, speakers, voice assistants and computer vision in a wearable device.At first glance, the features sound familiar. Smart glasses can take photos, give directions, answer questions and help you navigate the world hands-free. However, a recent demo hints at something much bigger.These glasses may soon […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- WATCH: Wall-climbing robot swarms crawl US Navy warships as China's fleet surges- OPINION: AI comes with a hefty charge, and you are the one who gets stuck with the bill- Dell workforce shrinks 10% for third consecutive yearTECH AT SEA: WATCH: wall-climbing robot swarms crawl US Navy warships as China's fleet surges – Fox News Digital reports on a new development in naval technology, featuring wall-climbing robot […]

Phishing emails are getting more convincing every day. Scammers copy the look of trusted brands and rely on urgency to get you to click before you think. But sometimes the most misleading part of a scam is not the email itself. It is the signal your own email app gives you.A CyberGuy reader recently sent us a screenshot of an email that looked suspicious but included something surprising at the […]

For many riders, getting from point A to point B is simple. Open the app, request a ride and go. But for many women, the experience can feel different. Comfort, safety and peace of mind can all play a role when stepping into a stranger's car. That feedback is what pushed Uber to introduce a feature designed specifically for women. The company calls it Women Preferences, and it is now expanding […]

Most people never expect a knock on the door from a police officer to flip their life upside down. Yet that is exactly what happened to Chrisanna Elser in the Denver area of Colorado, near the small towns of Bow Mar and Columbine Valley.An officer from the Columbine Valley Police Department arrived at her home and accused her of stealing a $25 package from a porch in the neighboring town […]